Get ready to enjoy the sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors of these delectable Indian chaat recipes. This collection of 12 Amazing Indian Chaat Recipes has everything from the fiery and flavorful Aloo Tikki Chaat to the refreshing and tangy Dahi Puri.

The wonderful thing about chaat is that it’s so easy to make at home, and everyone loves it! 

What is Chaat?

Dahi Vada in a green bowl topped with tamarind and green chutney
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The word “chaat” in Hindi translates to “to lick,” and this dish lives true to its name. Chaat is a dish that satisfies your craving for flavor by combining sweet, sour, and spicy elements such as tamarind chutney, spicy cilantro chutney, and chaat masala. Every corner of India sells this popular snack, and each area has its unique chaat recipe.

Get ready to explore the world of chaat with these 12 different types of chaat recipes to quench your cravings for street food.

Dahi Papdi Chaat

Dahi Papdi chaat in a green bowl
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A famous Delhi street food, Dahi Papdi Chat, is a crispy sweet, spicy, and tangy chaat packed with a lot of flavor. Also known as Dilli chaat, this popular street food is made with crispy papdi (whole wheat crackers), sev (thin gram flour noodles), yogurt, and a variety of chutneys. 

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Aloo Tikki

Aloo tikka chaat in a white plate
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Aloo Tikki Chaat is a famous Indian Street Food. A crispy Indian potato patty flavored with spices and topped with yogurt and chutneys. This easy recipe will assist you in making this mouthwatering chaat at home.

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Sev Puri

Sev puri street chaat in a white plate with chutneys spread around
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A popular Mumbai street food, Sev Puri is a sweet, spicy, and tangy chaat. Sev Puri is made with crispy puri (whole wheat crackers) topped with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of chutneys and finished with sev (thin gram flour noodles). This no-cook chaat recipe is a favorite snack with evening tea!

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Bhel Puri

Bhelpuri in a white bowl with lemon slice on the side
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Bhel puri is a popular Indian street food made with puffed rice, sev, vegetables, and tangy chutneys. This easy vegan recipe will make tangy and spicy Bhel Puri Chaat at home in 10 minutes.

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Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada in a large platter
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This favorite Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla recipe has the softest lentil fritters drenched in creamy yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutneys. This popular Indian street food is loved by all and is a perfect inclusion to any festive menu!

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Pani Puri / Golgappa

Pani Puri in a white oval plate
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Pani puri, also known as golgappa, is a popular Indian street food snack that consists of crispy, hollow puri shells filled with spiced potatoes, chickpeas, and tangy tamarind chutney.

The highlight of this dish is the “pani,” or water, which is tangy and spicy mint-cilantro water added to the puri just before eating.

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Samosa Chaat

samosa chaat in a bowl
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Love samosas? Try them in this tangy, spicy Samosa Chaat with chole, yogurt, and chutney – a popular Indian street food favorite!

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Ragda Patties

ragda pattice garnished with cilantro
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Indulge in Mumbai street food with this incredible Ragda Patties recipe, topped with crunchy onions, tomatoes, and fine sev – a dream come true for every chaat lover!

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Matar Chaat

Easy Ragda Chaat (White Matar Chaat) served in a plate
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Ragda Chaat, also called Matar Chaat, is a street-style snack made with dried white peas. It is topped with onions, tomatoes, chutneys, and spices to make a delicious snack. Pair it with aloo tikki or kulcha to make a complete meal!

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Aloo Chaat

Delhi Aloo Chaat in a plate with lemon wedge
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Delhi-style aloo chaat is a flavorful dish made with shallow-fried potatoes topped with chutneys for the ultimate deliciousness that eminently delights the taste buds.

Get the Aloo Chaat recipe.

Kala chana chaat

Kala chana chaat (black chickpea salad) with avocado in a bowl
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This refreshing salad has fresh and tangy flavors and can be enjoyed as a great protein-rich breakfast or snack. Vegan & gluten-free.

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Fruit Chaat

Colorful indian fruit salad (fruit chaat) served in bowls
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Fruit Chaat is a famous Indian-style fruit salad made with fresh fruits tossed in a tangy-spicy dressing. This refreshing chaat can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or dessert for those post-meal sugar cravings.

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Chutneys for Chaat

3 indian chutneys in small bowls
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You will find these 3 basic Indian chutney recipes used for chaat or as dipping sauces at most Indian restaurants. These chutneys are essential to making most Indian chaats, and they are the popular dipping sauces for a samosa or any appetizer. 

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Fire Up the Grill with These 13 Sizzling Indian Grilling Recipes

Chicken Tikka Kebab garnished with onions and green chutney on side

Whether you’re a meat lover or a vegetarian, there are a variety of Indian grilling recipes that will satisfy your cravings and spice up your mealtime.

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21 Flavorful Indian Spinach Recipes That Will Make You Fall in Love with Greens

Saag Aloo made in the instant pot served in a earthen bowl with the tempering in the back and naan on the side.
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If you want to add more greens to your diet, spinach is an excellent choice! And there is no better way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable than with these 21 Indian spinach recipes.

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Okra-lovers, unite! Indulge in 12 amazing Indian okra recipes that will leave you craving more!

Bhindi do pyaza in earthy pot

Are you tired of the same old okra recipes? Get ready to spice up your dinner menu with these 12 amazing Indian okra recipes!

Whether you’re an okra lover or skeptic, these Indian okra recipes will make you fall in love with this vegetable!

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About Meeta

I strongly believe that each one of us has a chef inside us, we just need to explore the ingredients and create great food. My passion is to share easy, healthy, and wholesome recipes made using Instant Pot & Air Fryer, that are well tested, so you can cook with confidence.

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